Good morning, Morristown.

ShopRite is expanding its LockedIn Price program in 2026 to offer price locks that last four to six weeks on popular grocery staples; the offer started Jan.

25 in stores and online with items marked by bright blue tags for Price Plus Card users (covering produce, bakery, meat, and more).

Amazon announced Tuesday it will close its Fresh and Go stores in North Jersey (Lodi, Paramus, Woodland Park, and Eatontown) and convert some to Whole Foods Markets as sales proved too weak for expansion.

Thomas Paine’s online tribute to mark his 289th birthday will be streamed tomorrow from 4 to 7 p.m. by the Thomas Paine Memorial Association, highlighting his local ties as seen with a statue in Burnham Park (Morristown).

For over 40 years the Hanover Wind Symphony has united local musicians + couples through concerts and rehearsals that evolved into lasting relationships.

The group continues to perform and strengthen community bonds in Morris County.

Today, a deep freeze has pushed natural gas prices to near record highs while cold weather is set to persist, and households qualifying for LIHEAP can apply for up to $300 in heating assistance until funds run out—residents should contact their utility providers for details.

County College of Morris’ Data Science program (a top 10 ranking per TechGuide) prepares students for analytics careers with hands-on training using industry-standard tools.

Its strong curriculum builds a skilled workforce in sectors like healthcare, finance and technology.

New Jersey American Water announced it will switch from chloramine to free chlorine in its Bridgewater and Somerset facilities beginning the week of Feb.

9, affecting parts of Hunterdon, Morris and Somerset counties. Customers may notice a slight chlorine taste that can be reduced by letting water sit overnight.

Ten athletes with NJ ties will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics starting Feb.

4 in Italy; among them are local athletes from Morristown, Princeton and Montclair State, representing three countries in five sports.

Morris Knolls' senior Brody Hallik reached 1,000 career points on Jan.

27 during a game against Sparta and celebrated with his family (he had missed two weeks with a knee injury). He will study criminal justice at SUNY Canton next year.